The Day of Surgery

BEFORE YOU ARRIVE

Arrival

• Arrive at your scheduled appointment time.
• Bring: 

• • A valid photo ID

• • Your insurance card

• Any financial patient responsibility will be collected the day of surgery. All major credit cards are accepted except care credit.
• A responsible adult must drive you home and stay with you after surgery.
  (You will not be allowed to drive or leave alone.)

EATING & DRINKING

• Do NOT eat or drink after midnight the night before surgery.

• This includes water, tea, soda, liquids, gum, mints, or coffee — unless instructed otherwise by your doctor.

• If approved, you may take your morning medications with a small sip of water only.

MEDICATIONS

• Follow your doctor’s specific instructions regarding medications.

• Bring a list of all current medications and dosages.

• Unless told otherwise:

• • Take your heart or blood pressure medications with a small sip of water.

• • Do not take blood thinners (aspirin, Coumadin, Plavix), diabetes medications, or supplements that increase bleeding risk.
• Continue using any pre-op eye drops (e.g., antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drops) as directed

HYGIENE

• Shower or bathe the day of surgery using antibacterial soap.

• Wash your face and eyelids gently — do not use makeup, lotion, or face cream.

• Remove all eye makeup, including mascara, eyelashes, and eyeliner.

• Do not wear contact lenses to the center.

CLOTHING & PERSONAL ITEMS

• Wear loose, comfortable clothing with short sleeves or a button-up top. Bring a sweater or jacket. The facility can get cold.

• Do not wear jewelry, perfume, or makeup

• Bring:

• • Your glasses and a case

• • Sunglasses for after surgery (your eye may be sensitive to light)

• • Hearing aids or dentures (and containers for them if needed)

AFTER SURGERY

• You will recover at the ASC for a short time before going home.

• Do NOT drive or operate machinery until the doctor has cleared you to do so.

• Mild discomfort, tearing, and blurred vision are normal for the first day.

• Use all prescribed eye drops as instructed.

• Avoid:

• • Rubbing your eye

• • Bending over at the waist

• • Lifting anything heavy

• • Getting water in the eye (no swimming or hot tubs)

• • Attend follow up appointment with your doctor as scheduled.

QUESTIONS?

Call your ophthalmologist:

• Have a fever, increasing pain, or sudden vision changes

• Are unsure about medications or drop instructions